Growth parameters for Scarus niger
 
Maximum Length 44.4cm TL
n = 5
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 2]
ø = 2.61
L inf = 23.8 cm SL
K = 0.7
Median record no. 3
43712Ref. 43712
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
17.6 SL 0.989 2.49 Australia northern Great Barrier Reef (outer shelf) No No
17.7 SL 0.930 25.8 2.46 Australia northern Great Barrier Reef (mid-shelf) Yes No
23.8 SL 0.720 25.8 2.61 Australia northern Great Barrier Reef (mid-shelf) No No
23.8 SL 0.736 2.62 Australia northern Great Barrier Reef (midshelf) No No
25.4 SL 0.367 -0.48 25.8 2.37 Australia Lizard Is. (14°40'S, 145°28'E) and Outer Barrier Reefs No No
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